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Charcoal

#235B68

A balanced, moderate charcoal — sophisticated balance of hue and saturation that conveys composure and subtle refinement, well-suited to modern, minimalist design.

Psychology

Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.

Meaning

Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.

Applications

Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.

Conversion

HEX

235B68

RGB

35, 91, 104

HSL

191, 50%, 27%

HSB

191, 66%, 41%

CMYK

66, 12, 0, 59

LAB

35, -16, -13

LCH

35, 21, 220

OKLCH

0.44, 0.06, 216

XYZ

7, 9, 14

LUV

35, -21, -15

HWB

191, 14%, 59%

Pantone

316 C

Harmonies

Analogous

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